Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
May 12, 2006
Games of the Day

The Cleveland Indians try to climb back into the AL Central race as they host the Tigers this evening. Cliff Lee faces Kenny Rogers. Lee is one of the few bright spots on the Cleveland staff this year, but even he's given up seven earned runs in his last 11 2/3 innings. Rogers is giving the Tigers the ace they sought. He's actually pitching better against righties than lefties (.614 OPS vs. Righties, .641 OPS vs. Lefties).

The Phillies plan to put Cole Hamels on the mound tonight against the Cincinnati Reds. You can see Cole's AAA numbers here. A 36/1 K/BB ratio is impressive at any level. His on-base + slugging allowed is .310. He goes up against the lizard, Elizardo Ramirez. Ramirez's slugging percentage allowed jumps from .311 on the road to .542 at home.

In a game that actually might get played, the surprising Diamondbacks take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Juan Cruz has adjusted well to his starter's role, striking out 10 in 10 innings while walking only two. Like his old teammate Tim Hudson, Mulder's strikeouts are falling. Maybe Beane got rid of both at the right time.

Enjoy!


Posted by David Pinto at 01:07 PM | Matchups | TrackBack (0)
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In tonight's win for Chien-Ming Wang--0 strike-outs; 20
ground outs; 8 double plays; 8 IP; 85 p, 25 bf, 0 runs.

Posted by: susan mullen at May 13, 2006 12:02 AM

Hamels' line: 5 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 5 BB, 7 K, 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP.

He would have gone another inning had the offense scored more for him (2 runs in 5 innings, and he was pinch-hit for in the 6th with the bases loaded).

Posted by: Jay B. at May 13, 2006 12:10 AM

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Posted by: KarlikSuka1 at May 18, 2006 06:06 PM
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